Comparison

El Parchís vs Parchisi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

El Parchís

Experience a popular Spanish board game adaptation on your device. Play against AI or friends with customizable rules, avatars, and game modes. Enjoy strategic gameplay with unique dice mechanics and cooperative options.

Highlights
  • Play against AI or up to 3 friends locally
  • Highly configurable game rules
  • Choice of 9 avatars and 3 AI difficulty levels
  • Unique 'stop the dice' mechanic
  • Individual or cooperative game modes
  • Customizable game start options
Features
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Parchís is one of the most popular board games in Spain. It is an adaptation of the Indian game Pachisi and it is similar (and more entertaining) to Ludo. It is played with a dice and four pawns for each of the four players. The aim is to get the four own pawns from home to goal before the others. Don Naipe brings you the parchís game that you always dreamed. You can play exciting parchís games in a highly configurable way. "El Parchís" includes nine avatars and three different levels of artificial intelligence. In the highest level of difficulty bots play really well, so you will have to try very hard in order to win. Avatars have a wide range of phrases that are employed at the right moments during the game. You will have the impression to play with your friends! In addition, 1-4 humans can play parchís in the same device. Choose the avatars and colors that you prefer and enjoy the game! You are unlucky with the dice? You can choose the option "stop the dice". In this way, you can stop the dice by pushing the screen at the adequate moment. Do it quickly, before the dice rolls to another value. You can configure the game start as you want. You can choose among the classic mode (all pawns at home), one pawn out, two pawns out, or two pawns out with the first 5. Finally, select an individual or cooperative game. In this latter case the winning team is the one that gets their eight pawns to the goal. Be aware that once a player finishes, she will take control of her partner's pawns. You can check the rules of parchís here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parch%C3%ADs Contact us at producciones.don.naipe@gmail.com and give as your feedback and request help in case of problems. Many thanks for your support! Do you like card games? Don Naipe is specialized in traditional Spanish card games. We also do a good job with board games such as dominoes and parchís. You can find more information in our website: http://donnaipe.com

About

Parchisi

Experience a classic board game reimagined for the digital age. This offline game supports 2-4 players with strategic gameplay, bonus moves, and extra turns. Enjoy single-player or local multiplayer modes with realistic dice animations and adjustable game speed.

Highlights
  • Offline board game for 2-4 players
  • Bonus moves and extra turns
  • Strategic blocking and protected zones
  • Single player vs. computer
  • Local multiplayer with family and friends
  • Realistic dice animations
  • Adjustable game speed
Features
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Experience the timeless thrill of Parchisi, now reimagined for the digital age! This ultimate offline board game is designed for 2 to 4 players and brings together family and friends for fast, engaging, and strategic gameplay. Whether you’re on a quick break or enjoying a long family game night, Parchisi offers endless fun right at your fingertips. Every game starts with each player’s four tokens placed in their designated starting area. Roll two dice and let the adventure begin—a token enters the board if a single die shows a 5, if the sum of both dice equals 5, or when you roll double 5’s. Race your tokens around the board and into the HOME area before your opponents do! Game Highlights: - Bonus Moves: Earn 10 extra moves when a token reaches the center and an additional 20 moves for knocking out an opponent’s token. - Extra Turns: Double rolls grant you another chance to play. - Strategic Blocking: Place two tokens on the same node to form an unbreakable block. - Protected Zones: Tokens in the star position and starting area are safe from being knocked out. Additional Features: - Single Player Mode: Practice and hone your skills against the computer. - Local Multiplayer: Enjoy seamless offline gameplay with family and friends. - Realistic Dice Animations: Watch every dice roll come to life with authentic animations. - Progress Tracking: Visual percentage indicators show each player’s advancement. - Shake-to-Roll: Activate your device’s motion sensor to roll the dice. - Adjustable Game Speed: Customize the pace of your game. - Intuitive Navigation: A single-menu system makes player selection and settings effortless. - Multi-Language Support: Enjoy the game in English, Hindi, Nepali, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Indonesian, Russian, Turkish, German, Italian, and more! Rediscover the classic charm of board gaming with a modern twist. Download Parchisi now and join millions who enjoy fast, family-friendly fun every day!

Screenshots

El Parchís4 screens
Parchisi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: El Parchís at 50% against Parchisi's 0%. El Parchís also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Parchisi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. El Parchís sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Parchisi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parchisi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parchisi has 129 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of El Parchís's written reviews are positive against 0% of Parchisi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

El Parchís ships an update every 15 months, Parchisi every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
El Parchís versus Parchisi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEl ParchísParchisi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings)4.8 (129 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10129 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 9 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuillermo Vega GorgojoYarsa Labs

Customer experience

El Parchís

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Parchisi

All ratings114 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

El Parchís

One-time1
  • No ads$1.99
None

Parchisi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is El Parchís free?
El Parchís is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parchisi free?
Parchisi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, El Parchís or Parchisi?
Parchisi is rated higher. El Parchís averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Parchisi averages 4.8 from 129 ratings.
Do El Parchís or Parchisi have ads?
Both El Parchís and Parchisi show ads.
Which is updated more often, El Parchís or Parchisi?
El Parchís ships an update every 15 months, and Parchisi every 9 months. Most recently, El Parchís was updated on November 2, 2026 and Parchisi on November 4, 2026.

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